K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection, Keystone

K Bar S Lodge, Ascend Hotel Collection - A Seasonal Mountain Lodge with Mount Rushmore Views and Local Dining

Located at the foot of the Black Hills, this seasonal Keystone hotel operates from mid-April through October, featuring direct views of Mount Rushmore. K Bar S Lodge provides non-smoking rooms equipped with Keurig coffee makers, refrigerators, MP3 docks, and high-speed WiFi. The property includes The Pub and The Coffee Shop, serving sandwiches, flatbreads, and local craft beers on tap, operating from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Guests start their day with a complimentary breakfast featuring scrambled eggs, Greek yogurt bar, and rotating breakfast meats. The Ascend Hotel offers 5600 square feet of event space accommodating up to 200 guests. The property sits within 45 acres of forested grounds, positioned 2 miles from Mount Rushmore and 1 mile from Big Thunder Gold Mine. Rapid City Regional Airport is 31 mile away.

Pros

Direct profile views of Mount Rushmore's George Washington sculpture

Set on 45 acres of private forested grounds

Local artwork displayed throughout the lodge

Full bar featuring regional craft beers

Cons

Seasonal operation only (closed November through mid-April)

31 mile distance from nearest airport